Few modern metal bands have shifted the sonic landscape the way Born of Osiris have. They didn’t just join the progressive metalcore movement — they bent it, rewired it, and rebuilt it into something alien, technical, emotional, and entirely their own.
But at the heart of that long-running evolution is one figure:
Cameron Losch — founding member, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and one of the genre’s true sonic architects.
And in March 2026, Losch and Born of Osiris finally return to Australian shores for the first time since 2019, teaming up with deathcore heavyweights Signs of the Swarm for a run of intimate, high-impact shows that promise chaos in close quarters.
I caught up with Cameron ahead of the tour for a conversation that stretched far beyond promotion — diving into legacy, recovery, songwriting, multi-instrumental craft, the next Born of Osiris album, brotherhood, and why the 2026 Australian Tour is the perfect moment to celebrate The Discovery turning 15.
This is the full feature born from that chat.
A Long-Awaited Return — And Why Australia Matters
It’s been seven years between visits, and Australian fans have stayed rabid for Born of Osiris — so I asked Cameron why it took until March 2026 to return.
The answer wasn’t industry spin. It was real.
“The desire is always there… but we’re always getting pushed and pulled from different directions — touring Europe, obligations, logistics. Australia becomes this special thing we want to save. When we do come, we want to make our mark.” — Cameron Losch
That intention shapes the entire tour.
This isn’t just another cycle — it’s a milestone.
THE DISCOVERY — 15 YEARS LATER
Released in 2011, The Discovery quickly became a watershed moment in progressive metalcore — a high-water mark of technicality, atmosphere, and ambition.
Born of Osiris are honouring its 15-year anniversary by bringing a stacked setlist to Australia:
- Songs from The Discovery
- Fan favourites from their entire catalogue
- Deep cuts and live staples
- And a few surprises Cameron hinted at
For Australian fans who’ve waited since 2019, this isn’t just a show — it’s a celebration.
Bringing Signs of the Swarm to Australia — A Friendship Forged in Riffs
Touring with Signs of the Swarm isn’t just a billing choice — it’s personal.
Cameron helped co-write material for their previous album, and talking about them lit him up immediately.
“They’re one of my favourite bands ever. Great dudes. I helped write a couple songs for their last album, and seeing my riffs played live by them… it was surreal.”
He described the moment fans went wild to a riff he wrote — performed by his friends — as equal to hearing a Born of Osiris crowd explode for the first time.
This tour isn’t just about legacy.
It’s about community — passing the torch, sharing the stage, lifting each other up.
Intimate Venues, Big Energy — Why These Shows Will Feel Different
The 2026 run hits some of Australia’s most beloved mid-size rooms:
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Wednesday 18th March ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory
Thursday 19th March MELBOURNE, Max Watts
Friday 20th March BRISBANE, Brightside Outdoors
Saturday 21st March SYDNEY, Manning Bar
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Tight rooms. Low ceilings. Sweat, chaos and connection.
Cameron loves it.
“People ask if small venues feel weird — but we play everywhere. Dive bars, festivals, whatever. We love it all. Those intimate shows are special.”
For fans, this tour is a chance to see one of progressive metal’s biggest names up close — the way the early days felt.
The Origin Fire — The New Reign and a Teenage Visionary
One part of Cameron’s story people often don’t know is that he wrote and recorded every instrument on Born of Osiris’ 2007 debut The New Reign.
- Drums
- Guitars
- Bass
- Keys
- Programming
- Writing
- Tracking
All at age 17–18, during his senior-year spring break.
“Most people don’t know that. I recorded it in a week during spring break. There were more songs but not enough time. Looking back… I made so many dumb choices at that age — but that album? I got that right.”
It’s wild.
And it also explains why he’s become such a central creative engine within the band.
Recovery, Reflection, Resilience
Our conversation unexpectedly moved into personal territory — the battles behind the music.
Both of us have lived through the weight of addiction and recovery, and Cameron didn’t shy away from the truth:
“It never ends. Temptation never disappears. You just consciously make healthier choices. The hard times make you resilient — who you become is shaped by what you survived.”
His honesty, and the quiet strength behind it, says as much about Born of Osiris as any album could.
These aren’t just musicians.
They’re survivors. Creators. Builders.
And for Cameron, that fire still burns brightly.
A Glimpse Into the Next Born of Osiris Album
This was a huge reveal — Cameron confirmed the next album is already in motion.
He and guitarist Nick Rossi have been writing together, and the early material sounds massive.
“High energy. Very adventurous. Unpredictable. Heavy and bouncy. There are mosh songs. It’s turning out really cool.”
Expect the technicality.
Expect the groove.
Expect the progressive chaos.
But expect something new too.
Multi-Instrumentalism & How Songwriting Starts
One of the most fascinating parts of the interview was hearing how Cameron approaches composition as a multi-instrumentalist.
He doesn’t begin with guitars or drums — he often starts with piano.
“I’ll write chords, set the mood, then build drums and guitars around that. Sometimes I even delete the original chords — they were just there to light the fuse.”
He also shared one of the simplest, clearest pieces of advice for songwriters:
“Start with drums. Turn on a click. Jam. Find something that feels cool. Then build the whole song around that groove.”
It’s insight you’d expect from a composer — not just a drummer — and it shows why Born of Osiris songs flow the way they do.
CONCLUSION — A TOUR YEARS IN THE MAKING
Talking with Cameron Losch doesn’t feel like interviewing a metal drummer.
It feels like sitting down with a composer, a survivor, a builder — someone who has shaped an entire sonic world and still gets excited like a teenager discovering riffs in his parents’ basement.
March 2026 will be special.
Intimate venues.
A legendary album anniversary.
Signs of the Swarm bringing the heat.
And Born of Osiris returning to a country that never stopped waiting.
Australia — this one is for us.
